It's hard to say goodbye to a dream, To a ship that never set sail To a bird whose broken wing never healed. Even so, persevere. The power of flight doesn't end with one death Today, I'm facing a hard goodbye. A counselor's work is never without its hardships. I choose to honor my loss. … Continue reading It’s hard to say goodbye
Poetry
The Needle Drop
I have a little bit of poetry for you all tonight. I wrote this in the summer of 2012, back when I was riding the highs and lows of my romantic attraction to a special friend and triathlon teammate. To my fellow bloggers, writers, and poets: I hope you all find something memorable and captivating … Continue reading The Needle Drop
The Curvature of Acceptance
"Hello readers! I am a young adult fiction writer through and through. However, I have a passion for writing poems as well, many of which deal with themes that align with young adult struggles and triumphs. Without further ado, I present 'The Curvature of Acceptance.'" THE CURVATURE OF ACCEPTANCE You might accept me as I … Continue reading The Curvature of Acceptance
The Love That Grounds You
I have never loved as though my life depended on it. David Mendez is my current boyfriend, and from the onset of our relationship I was treading lightly, keeping my expectations in check. We had, after all, met on a dating website that is more lewd than most. This was on August 6, after a … Continue reading The Love That Grounds You
A Memory of Saudade
A Memory of Saudade Early June, the streets of Seville are vacant in the choking heat. Sitting outside a bar, I watch the waiter stack chairs and tables. A sign, reading cheap montaditos, stands curbside like a tired pedestrian, Advertising little reprieve for the dreams we always mistreat. During siesta, summer sneaks in … Continue reading A Memory of Saudade
An April Day
Sweet April! many a thought Is wedded unto thee, as hearts are wed; Nor shall they fail, till, to its autumn brought, Life's golden fruit is shed. -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
